Things to Do with Kids in Westchester this Weekend

Plan a fun weekend for your family in Westchester County!

By NYMetroParents Staff February 1, 2023

Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Westchester. Start planning your weekend now.

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Winter Wolves

WHEN: Jan. 1 - Feb. 5, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-12:30pm and 2-3:30pm
WHERE: Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. WANT TO GO? $15; $12 children younger than 12. 914-763-2373.
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Winter Wildlife Tracks Workshop

WHEN: Feb. 4 - 5, 2-3:30pm
WHERE: Wave Hill House, 4900 Independence Ave, The Bronx, NY
AGES: 5-12
WHAT:

Together with Family Art Project staff, explore Wave Hill's diverse animal tracks. Discover through close observation animal signs in the woodlands to gain knowledge about the living things in our environment. Practice investigation skills on a walk-through of the Conifer Slope to learn about incredible creature adaptations. Then using natural materials, explore animal tracks through print making. Ages six through ten are welcome with an adult. Hibernators Weekend event. Participants meet in Wave Hill House's Sarah and Geoffrey Gund Theater on the House's lower level. Advance registration is not available, program is first come, first served. Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 718.549.3200 x251. Walks follow a variety of routes along mixed-material pathways and varying elevations.

WANT TO GO? FREE with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for members. 718-549-3200.
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Even More Weekend Fun

Family Art Project: Hibernators’ Dreams

WHEN: Feb. 4 - 5, 10am–1pm
WHERE: Wave Hill House, 4900 Independence Ave, The Bronx, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Create a mask to mimic hibernating groundhogs, bats, turtles and more. Decorate it with seeds as you think about dormancy and how seeds need time for sleep. Take your newly created mask and collaborate on a dreamy tale of what it means to rest in winter. Hibernators Weekend event. Registration not required. The program takes place indoors in the Kerlin Learning Center located on the lower level of Wave Hill House. Please note the following important COVID-related information to ensure everyone's safety: Approximately nine families will be able to participate at a time, based on the time each family arrives. If capacity is full when you arrive, you will be provided with a "come back" card so you will have first entry for the next session. Each family will receive its own set of materials and cleaning will happen in between seating participants. Unvaccinated visitors are encouraged to wear a mask inside. Wave Hill House is located along a paved route with moderate changes in grade. The building is wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by elevator.

WANT TO GO? FREE with admission. Admission: Adults - $10. Students & Seniors 65+ - $6. Children 6+ - $4. Wave Hill Members - FREE. 718-549-3200.
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The Hibernators’ Den

WHEN: Feb. 4 - 5, 11am–3pm
WHERE: Wave Hill House, 4900 Independence Ave, The Bronx, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Cozy up in the hibernators? reading nook with books, puzzles, and puppets. Hunt for sleeping creatures in a self-guided game and enjoy some down-time between activities. Hibernators Weekend event. Registration not required. Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 718.549.3200 x251. Wave Hill House is wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by an elevator.

WANT TO GO? FREE with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for members. 718-549-3200.
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Meet the Animals: Cold-blooded Creature Double-feature

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 4, 11:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Wave Hill House, 4900 Independence Ave, The Bronx, NY
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT:

Discover the amazing- and sometimes strange- adaptations that allow cold-blooded animals to survive harsh winters. With live animal ambassadors from the Tenafly Nature Museum, learn about a variety of body coverings, and the relationship between their needs and the places they live. An environmental educator from the Museum reveals strategies that cold-blooded creatures, including snakes and turtles, use to survive both cold and warm temperatures. Gain a respect for reptiles and amphibians while discovering how people are similar to, and different from, each species. Appropriate for ages six and older with an adult companion. Hibernators Weekend event. This event meets in Wave Hill House's Armor Hall, located on the ground floor of the House. Registration not required. Space is limited. Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 718.549.3200 x251. Wave Hill House is accessible to all visitors. Wave Hill House and Armor Hall are wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by an elevator. This event is located on the first floor of the building. Audience-style seating will be set up with space allowing for distancing and wheelchair access. Instructors will use amplification and move around the room throughout the presentation. Tenafly Nature Center is a non-profit, independent, member-supported nature preserve located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Since 1961, TNC has nurtured an appreciation for nature, and been a leader in open-space preservation and environmental education for our community and beyond.

WANT TO GO? FREE with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for members. 718-549-3200.
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Doktor Kaboom And The Wheel of Science

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 5, 11am and 2 pm
WHERE: Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Spin The Wheel of Science and help Doktor Kaboom pick from at least a dozen fantastic STEAM demonstrations to wow the crowd. Ages: 8-13 WANT TO GO? $24; $19 children. 914-698-3045.
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Restful Yoga for Young Hibernators

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 5, 1-2pm
WHERE: Wave Hill House, 4900 Independence Ave, The Bronx, NY
AGES: 5-12
WHAT:

Join environmental educator Corinne Flax as she guides children and their partners through a sequence of gentle poses that are sure to help even the wildest of animals settle down. Rest in poses like “bedtime bug” and “tired dog,” then awaken from hibernation like a bear and head out for your next adventure. Appropriate for ages five and older with an adult companion. Hibernators Weekend event. This event meets in Wave Hill House's Armor Hall, located on the ground floor of the House. Registration not required. Space is limited. Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 718.549.3200 x251. Wave Hill House is accessible to all visitors. Wave Hill House and Armor Hall are wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by an elevator. Workshop space is on the first floor of the building. Participants will be in pairs. Gentle movement activities will be restricted to a small square mat on the floor.

WANT TO GO? FREE with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for members. 718-549-3200.
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If you're like us, you love weekends because it's the time when you get to spend quality time with your kids, whether you are planning a day trip to a nearby destination or are looking for things to do that are close to home in Westchester County. There’s lots to do this weekend with your family, from concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, parades, and more, so you're sure to find something to do that the whole family will love. Look no further for ideas and plan your weekend with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (virtual and in-person) events happening in and around Westchester County, including family fun in Mamaroneck, White Plains, Scarsdale, South Salem, Yonkers, Valhalla, Hastings-on-Hudson, Katonah, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Tarrytown, Larchmont, Croton-on-Hudson, Pellham, Pleasantville, Bronx, and Peekskill. You can also check out our calendar for things to do each month, and for more fun in the New York area, visit our Rockland, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island weekend roundups!

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